Listeners closer to the speaker will not be overwhelmed by extremely loud sound while those further away will notice hardly any drop off in sound level. The resulting sound is smooth and wide for all listeners, producing exceptional stereo imaging in nearly all listening positions.

The woofers and low-frequency midrange drivers are an entirely new design created explicitly for the XRT2.1K, featuring a combination of Nanocarbon Fiber/Nomex Honeycomb.

McIntosh says this exceptionally stiff, yet lightweight composite material combined with a very long throw ensures excellent low-frequency extension. Similarly, the Aluminum–Magnesium upper-frequency midrange and tweeter metal drivers have been specially customised for the XRT2.1K and feature neodymium magnets.

Visually, the XRT2.1K is as striking as it sounds. The reinforced bass cabinet is a combination of brushed and black aluminum and is finished with 7 layers of high gloss piano black paint.

Inheriting traditional McIntosh styling, the line array mimics the timeless McIntosh front panel appearance with a glossy black center section and two silver aluminum end caps.

Marry the XRT2.1K loudspeakers with amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers and other products from McIntosh that feature its “Power Control” technology, and the McIntosh logo on the front will illuminate in green. So very McIntosh!

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